Director of LIU Promise

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:

The Assistant Dean of Students and Director of LIU Promise supervises and mentors’ teams of Success Coaches, Residence Directors and Associate Directors assisting them by overseeing interactions with students and helping establish and meet recruitment and retention goals. The Assistant Dean and Director oversees the daily operations and supervision of staff; continuously works to improve upon current procedures within the department; produces and updates policies and student progress reports; gathers, analyze, and reports on data collected; and assists in the hiring training, scheduling and evaluation of staff.

Behavioral Objectives

The Assistant Dean and Director will be able to consistently demonstrate the below core competencies as well as those set for all student affairs educators by NASPA and ACPA.

Competencies:

Leadership : the leader will have the ability to articulate and demonstrate the vision of LIU Promise. In addition, the leader will enhance others’ commitment to their work, motivate and engage employees through effective communication.

Foster Teamwork : the leader will demonstrate the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill and success in getting groups to learn to work together. The leader will demonstrate cooperation with others to ensure overall objectives of LIU Promise

Operational Proficiency : the leader will coordinate day-to-day team logistics to include timeliness to work, office coverage, assignment completion, meeting deadlines, submission of time sheets, vacation requests, and special circumstances such as university closures. The leader will set the example for timeliness of work assignments and hold team members accountable.

Manage Change : the leaders will demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing organizational change; helping others to successfully manage organizational change.

Develop Others : the leader will be able to delegate responsibility and will work with others and coach them to develop their capabilities.

Build Collaborative Relationships : the leader will have the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance and support

Customer Orientation : the leader will have the ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers.

Solution Focused : the leader will demonstrate a positive attitude and perspective while focusing on division needs, tasks and goals.

Thoroughness : the leader will ensure that one’s own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled

Initiative : identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.

Principal Responsibilities:

Overall management of the daily operations of LIU Promise, including supervision of Associate Directors overseeing the areas of Academic & Career Success.

Supervise and mentor a team of professional staff members including establishing goals and fostering professional development opportunities, monitor goals for team and meet recruitment and retention goals

Hold regular team meetings and staff one-on-one meetings

Facilitate, participate and oversee training/development programs for professional staff

Serve as primary advisor and success coach for working caseload of students

Collaborate with various offices to support recruitment and retention efforts and events

Support the student experience through the LIU four-year model from pre-enrollment through graduation

Assist in pre-enrollment, admissions, orientation, campus, and career activities reinforcing the importance of a collective, integrated college experience geared toward academic and career success

Prepare students for their transition to the college, and integrate new students into the intellectual, cultural, and social life of the University

Ensure accurate academic advisement to each student, specifically through the progression of the initial registration upon acceptance to major/degree selection as it pertains to career interests and pursuits

Interpret career assessment instruments and provide career resources/advisement, developing a timely career track congruent with students’ academic pursuits

Assess need for and provide override/approval access to financial aid, academic advising and other pertinent campus functions

Attend meetings, participate in campus-wide committees, and assist with annual projects and events assigned

Coordinate with counterpart(s) on other campuses to ensure a streamlined and uniform LIU student experience

Complete weekly and monthly reports that demonstrate progress towards retention, student registration, and other key job performance indicators

Coordinate with counterpart(s) on other campuses to ensure streamlined operations and a uniform LIU student experience

Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Associate Dean of Students

Principal responsibilities include execution of the functions under the following areas: Student Involvement, Academic & Career Success, Veteran Affairs, Operations and Community Standards

Director Area Specializations: STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Develop campus-wide programming, traditions and initiatives that enhance a vibrant campus life experience for all students, both residing on-campus and commuting.

Provide leadership to LIU Cares, the University-wide service initiative by creating opportunities on-campus and in the community.

Facilitate the student leadership program and manage student organizations and Greek Life

Develop and execute new student orientation programs

Create, design and execute marketing material for all campus events

Recruit, train and hire a cohort of student leaders to serve as orientation leaders, resident assistants and student workers

Provide weekend and evening coverage of student life and student organization programs

Recruit, train and hire a cohort of student leaders to serve as orientation leaders, resident assistants and student workers

Director Area Specializations: ACADEMIC & CAREER SUCCESS

Support all functions of Career Success for the LIU community in accordance with the NACE Standards.

Assist with the monitoring and tracking of LIU Handshake including: student profile completion, resume competition, internship placement and student employment outcomes

Execute campus wide career support/success workshops, programs and events

Plan, develop and execute internship ready student program

Assist with the training to integrate career exploration into Promise coaching, academic advising and the classroom.

Work collaboratively with the Alumni and Employer Relations Office

Support international student success and study abroad

Plan, facilitate and execute student employment initiatives including on campus employment fair and career/internship expos

Facilitate academic workshop series including the topics of time management, notetaking, self-registration tutorials, and other programming to promote academic success of students.

Director Area Specializations: VETERANS AFFAIRS

Assist with the coordination and centralization of campus efforts for all veterans

Support all functions of the Veterans Student Resource Center

Create a culture of trust and connectedness across the campus community to promote well-being and success for veterans

Collaborate with local communities and organizations, including government agencies, to align and coordinate various services for veterans

Provide comprehensive professional development for faculty and staff on issues and challenges unique to veterans

Assist with the systemization of a uniform set of data tools to collect and track information on veterans, including demographics, retention, and degree completion

Utilize and promote early alert system to ensure all veterans receive academic, career, and financial advice

Recruit, train and hire a cohort of veteran student leaders to serve the Student Veteran Resource Center

Director Area Specializations: OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS

Plan and execute a marketing plan for student on campus housing selection.

Assist with all functions of LIU Housing operation accordance with the ACUHO-I

Assist with campus efforts to comply with immunizations regulations meeting Public Health Law compliance

Serve as primary hearing officer for student conduct hearing process and serve as investigators for Title IX

Execute contracts for conference clients securing revenue of one million dollars

Manage all residence hall facilities upgrades, repairs and renovation planning

Coordinate all summer conference operations

Support efforts for enrollment and marketing of Learning Communities

Assist with the monitoring, tracking and seeking of all LIU community service related activities

Support the monitoring and tracking of operational data for Promise including: residence hall and conference revenue reports; Summer Honors Institute operational data; weekly Promise reports; student judicial records; university Clery records and Title IX reports.

Education Requirements:

Master’s Degree Required

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:

At least 5-7 years of progressively professional experience in higher education, student affairs; sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Proven track record of success managing co-curricular activities and/or academic support services.

Appreciation for cultural differences and global values.

Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Facility with database management systems.

High energy and enthusiasm to work with students and propel them toward success

Working Conditions:

Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, are required to execute the position’s role responsibly.

Occasional travel to/from other LIU campuses for the facilitation of trainings, meetings and other university functions.

Materials & Equipment:

Computer, fax machine, copier, phone.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws . Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.